October 11, 2015

20th Sunday After Pentecost

8:50 & 11 a.m. Worship Services

We exist to connect all people with Jesus Christ.

We do this by welcoming enthusiastically, growing deeply and serving courageously.

204 S. Ninth St., Columbia, Mo. 65201

(573) 443-3111 www.moumc.org

/MissouriUMC

8:50 & 11 a.m. Worship

The prelude is a silent, personal preparation for the worship of God.

(+) Please stand as you are able and comfortable.
Responsive readings: One (Italics) All (Bold)
FWS = The Faith We Sing, UMH = United Methodist Hymnal
Children of all ages are welcome in our worship services. Childrens worship and activity packets are
available at the entrances. These green bags are marked for Ages 3-6 and Ages 7-12
and may be left in the pew or returned to one of the baskets following worship.

y Coming Together into Gods Presence z

PRELUDE

Trumpet Voluntary in D (Robert Lind)

GATHERING AND GREETING

+OPENING MUSIC
OPENING PRAYER
8:50 RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBER UMH P. 38
Missouri United Methodist Church welcomes Dee Welchel!
8:50 CHILDRENS TIME 
FWS NO. 2233

Nancy Cooper, Childrens & Family Life Leader

Children are welcome to remain with their family in worship or may proceed now to
participate in one of these ministries:
8:50
Children 1 year 2nd Grade: Childrens Church and Serendipity Choir (Chapel/108)
11:00
Children Kindergarten and under: Nursery Care (110)
Parents and children reconnect following worship at the room listed.

ANTHEM

8:50
11:00

All That I Am (William Himes)

You Raise Me Up (Loveland & Graham)

Rachel Blomquist, soloist

Mary Kettlewell, soloist

y Receiving the Word of God z

SCRIPTURE

This is the Word of God for all people.

Thanks be to God.

SERMON
2

Numbers 11:18-23, 31-33 (NRSV)

Dreaming God-Size Dreams

Rev. Kendall Waller

y Responding to the Word of God z

HYMN OF RESPONSE UMH NO. 451

Be Thou My Vision

PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORDS PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
OFFERING
My Song Is Love Unknown (Wilbur Held)
To give your offering electronically, scan this QR code or
click the DONATE button at www.moumc.org.
+DOXOLOGY UMH NO. 94
Praise God, from whom all blessing flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
+PRAYER OF DEDICATION

y Sending Forth into the World z

+HYMN OF SENDING FORTH FWS NO. 2008

Let All Things Now Living

+BENEDICTION
+POSTLUDE

God Is Gone Up (Robert J. Powell)

TODAYS WORSHIP LEADERSHIP: Rev. Kendall Waller

Rev. Trista Soendker Nicholson, Rev. Charity Goodwin-Rosario
Marty Hook, Director of Music; Jenna Braaksma, Pianist; Craig Datz, Organist
Flower Acknowledgments
The flowers that grace the chancel this Sunday morning are given to the glory of God
by Grace Rhee, in His invitation for us every Sunday to His Holy Temple.

Today

Seekers Class at 10 a.m. in Room 302 The Seekers class

has started a new study called: Christianity and Islam - So Much In
Common, So Far Apart. Each of the 13 weekly sessions covers a
major area of the worlds two largest religions, comparing and
contrasting them in a way that brings greater understanding of
each. Written for Christian adults that have little knowledge of
Islam other than what they have seen in the news, this study aims at
providing a general understanding of the differences and similarities.
Discover Your Gifts! Each person in the church body is an
offering to Christ. As part of the church, we have roles and tasks
that build up Christs church in the world. Everyone has a part to
play. Discover your gifts! http://www.umc.org/what-we-believe/
spiritual-gifts

Coming Up

Welcome to Missouri
United Methodist Church
October 11, 2015
Our Presence
Please place this sheet in the offering plate.
o8:00Worship o8:50Worship o11:00Worship
Name ______________________________
Street Address ________________________
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City, State, ZIP ________________________

Job Openings - MUMC is seeking a full-time administrative

assistant for the Discipleship Ministry team and general office
support and part-timechild-focused caregivers for worship services,
meetings and special events.Find the job descriptions and online
application at www.moumc.org/jobs.

Phone ____________________________

Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.: Human Sexuality: A Biblical

Understanding - Open Door Ministry will hold the second
part of a 2-part discussion on the biblical understanding of human
sexuality. Let Jo (443-3111 or jo@moumc.org) know if you plan
to attend so she can reserve a space appropriate to accommodate
everyone, or mark todays tearoff. Childcare available by reservation.

I am a/We are:

You Can Help Overcome Hunger - Individuals, families, and

small groups are needed to join the Columbia CROP Hunger
Walk. Contact Judy Parsons or Cleo Kottwitz, 573-446-0799, for a
donor envelope; secure asmany sponsors as possible, and join with
interfaith volunteers at Wilkes Blvd UMC, Sunday afternoon, Oct. 18.

Email_____________________________
This is a new:

oAddress oPhone #
oEmail

oMember(s)
oGuest: o1st time o2nd time
oRegular Attendee(s)
oStudent at _______________________
How did you learn about us?
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Our Prayers

Welcoming Sunday, Oct. 25 - All Services: If you sense God

calling you to join the church by baptism, transfer, or profession of
faith, we welcome you to do so on this date! Please email
charity@moumc.org to express your interest or ask questions!

oShare with Prayer Team & Caring Ministries

oShare with Prayer Team & Staff
oConfidential Pastors Only

Haiti Clean Water Team Trip in January - The Haiti Clean

Water Team is headed back to install water filters in January. The
tentative dates are Jan. 11-17 (subject to change based on flights).
There are two spots open on the team, and we would love for
you to join. Contact Rev. Trista at trista@moumc.org for more
information.

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Help UMCOR Help in Syria - Interested in helping the refugee

crisis in Syria and Europe?Often we feel helpless when we hear
of massive needs overseas, but here is a way you can help! United
Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) has a donation site
available! Check it out here: http://tinyurl.com/umcorresponse.
UMCOR is a 75-year-old organization that spends 100 percent of
designated donations on the projects our donors specify. When
UMCOR donors give their time, money, and supplies, they join
UMCOR as the hands and feet of Christ.

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Our Gifts
oMy offering is made via regular electronic funds
transfers.
oPlease send form/instructions so I can begin
donating electronically.

Name_________________________
Preferred Method of Contact:
oPhone_______________________
oE-mail_______________________

I/We would like to:

oSubscribe to the weekly email newsletter,

The Messenger (provide email above)
oFind out more about
oWednesday Night Live
oGrowth Groups
oBarnabas Ministry
oChildrens ministry
oMUMY (Youth) activities
oCollege Age/Young Adult activities
oSinging in the Choir
oUnited Methodist Women
oUnited Methodist Mens Retreat
oLinked to Learn Tutoring Ministry
oDiscovery Days Preschool
oContainer Project
oHaiti Clean Water Team
oEmployment opportunities at MUMC
oServe:
oFlower ministry
oSunday School ministry
oWorship planning teams
oAttend Open Door human sexuality
discussion on Oct. 15
oI need to reserve childcare for this event

Next Sunday, Oct. 18

The Courage to Follow
worship series continues!
Rev. Kendall Waller

Stop by the coffee shop in the

Connector for your favorite specialty
coffee drink!

Dinner at 5 Teaching at 6 Growth groups at 6:40

Ministries for all ages

oJoin the church during Welcoming Sunday on

Oct. 25

I am interested in the following:

oHow to live a life of faith
oGeneral information
oBaptism information
oMembership information
oOther ___________________________
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Weekly Gathering & Bible Study

Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Cornerstone Coffee Shop
Rev. Kim Parker at parker@moumc.org
Want to learn more about this weeks ministries,
activities and missions? Pick up the Messenger
at the Welcome Desk in the Connector
or go to www.moumc.org.